User manual

LOR800W & LOR160xW g3
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steps from 250 to 1000 for smoother fading with
LEDs.
As with all LOR controllers, the firmware is field
upgradeable so you are guaranteed compatibility
with future LOR hardware and software products.
These controllers are components in the Showtime
Commercial Line of LOR products. They carry the
ETL seal certifying that they meet UL 508 safety
standards. They are housed in weatherproof,
powder-coated steel enclosures. They are
microprocessor based, intelligent controllers that
can perform a number of lighting effects including
dimming, fading, shimmering and twinkling. They
can be daisy-chained with any mix of LOR
controllers up to the maximum of 240 controllers.
Sample uses:
 Daisy chained off of an LOR1602MP3 Show-
in-a-Box lighting controller with a built in
Show Director
 Connected to your PC running the LOR
Showtime Windows software
 Connected to one of LOR’s Show Directors
(DC-MP3 or mDM-MP3)
 Running a standalone set of commands
loaded into the controller’s flash memory
 Daisy chained off of another controller that is
either running stand alone or getting its
commands from one of the other sources
listed above
The LOR160xW lighting controller circuit board is
the same one sold in the Components Line of
products as the CTB32LDg3 16/32 Channel
LOR800W & LOR160xW g3
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Controlled Triac Board (Deluxe) with heavy duty
heat sink.
To allow your PC to communicate with these
controllers, you will need one of Light O Rama’s
RS485 adapters. When you purchase the Generic
Starter Package, you get the LOR Showtime
Software, a 10’ Cat5 network cable and you will be
given a choice of several types of USB RS485
adapters or a serial port RS485 adapter. Choose
the adapter appropriate for your PC/laptop. The
RS485 adapter will allow you to connect your
PC/laptop via the Cat5 cable to your lighting
controller.
The controllers are shipped set to Unit ID 1 for LOR
networks and DMX address 1 in the DMX universe.
What’s in the Box
In addition to your lighting controller you will also
receive this user manual
The latest copy of the manual is available at
www.lightorama.com ► Support ► User Manuals
section.
Safety Considerations
The metal enclosure is weather resistant provided
that the device is mounted with the wires pointing
downward. The pigtail outlets must be at least one
foot off the ground. Keep the unit away from heavy
splashing water and forced water flows such as
from irrigation sprinklers.
Anchor communication cables using wire ties to a
stable point such as the top mounting tab. Place a